Questions & Answers on Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Requirements of IDEA

Academics, Accessibility, Accommodations & Modifications, All Disabilities, General Education, IEP, Inclusion, Special Education, Volunteer Advocacy Project

When discussion of placement arises in an IEP meeting, often how much “inclusion” will be accessible for a student becomes a topic of conversation.  Where is “inclusion” in IDEA?  Is that term actually there?  Or is it a concept?  Least Restrictive Environment is the term IDEA uses to define placements.  The United States Department of Education,…

Is Inclusion Possible for Students with Disabilities in Hamilton County?

Academics, Accessibility, Accommodations & Modifications, All Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, IEP, Inclusion, Intellectual Disabilities, Special Education, Tennessee

Chattanooga Inclusive Ed recently provided a requested white paper to Chattanooga 2.0 outlining current deficiencies in inclusive best practices in the Hamilton County Department of Education, a summary of evidence on the benefits of inclusion for children with and without exceptional needs, and concrete recommendations for reform. Here’s an excerpt from the white paper on…